SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REDUCING SCAR FORMATION ABOUT A NEURAL IMPLANT

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APP PUB NO 20160354034A1
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15172464

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Systems, devices, and methods are provided for reducing scar formation about a neural implant due to brain tissue and neural implant movement. In an embodiment, a neural implant is provided which has a surface coating that matches one or more mechanical properties, such as elastic modulus, of the brain tissue, thereby reduce scar formation about the neural implant due to normal brain micromotion.

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MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY77 MASSACHUSETTS AVE CAMBRIDGE MA 02139

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Cima, Michael J Winchester, US 150 9548
Spencer, Kevin C Cambridge, US 17 88
Sy, Jay Christopher Chelsea, US 1 0

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